Eighth arrest in Mansarovar murder case

NEW DELHI: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested eight people in connection with the gruesome murder case of four women and a security guard in their residence in Mansarovar Park area of Shahdara district.

Police said they have arrested one Rahul, the nephew of another accused Sunny who is in police custody, for his involvement in the murder-cum-dacoity.

Rahul had a contractual job as a sweeper at the office of the Election Commission of India.

DCP(Crime) G Ram Gopal Naik confirmed the arrest.

Police sources claimed that after several hours of questioning, the accused was arrested.

"We have recovered cash and bloodstained clothes from the accused. He was present at the house where the incident happened and was involved in dacoity," said police sources.